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- Weekly Recap #221 Jan. 5th – The Repopulation, Runescape,& More!
- Lost Ark
- RuneScape Patch Notes #52
- Novus Aeterno Introduces Volatility System
- R2Games Announces Heroes of the Banner Open Beta
- Nova Genesis
- The Repopulation: December Report 2014 Released
- SMITE: Hi-Rez To Host Cosplay Contest During Grand Finals
- Nova Genesis: New Browser-Based MMO Announced
- Total War: Attila 50 Turn Press Preview
| Weekly Recap #221 Jan. 5th – The Repopulation, Runescape,& More! Posted: 05 Jan 2015 06:24 PM PST Weekly Recap #221 Jan. 5th – The Repopulation, Runescape,& More! A quick look and discussion for every major announcement and update during the week! This week we discussed updates from the following games: Smite, The Repopulation, Age of Wushu, RuneScape, Legend of Silkroad, & World of Tanks! Weekly MMO News summary for the week ending January 5th, 2015 (Dec. 29th – Jan. 5th). The Repopulation end of December 2014 report released: Runescape introduces boss replica pets, changes to drops, & player-owned port upgrades: Age of Wushu is set to release its Transcendence expansion on January 14th: JC Planet shut down Legend of Silkroad as of Dec. 31st: World of Tanks plans for a new 8-bit game mode: Smite hit $2.5 million world championship prize pool and also hosts cosplay contest: More news @ http://mmohuts.com/news |
| Posted: 05 Jan 2015 04:11 PM PST Lost Ark is an upcoming isometric MMORPG developed by Smilegate. Powered by the Unreal 3 Engine, Lost Ark builds upcoming dungeon-crawler games such as the Diablo and Path of Exile by featuring a massive and open world to explore, while creating an engaging, cinematic experience like you’ve never seen before. Note: This game is currently only available in Asia.  Publisher: Smilegate Pros: +Impressive visuals, unique gameplay mechanics for each available class, full open-world exploration
Overview Lost Ark OverviewFeatures: Multiple classes: Choose between the Battle Master, Devil Hunter, Arcana Mage, Warlord, Summoner, Infighter or Berserker, each with their own gameplay mechanics and systems. World Map: Players can travel freely around the world of Lost Ark using their own ship, travel on foot, go treasure hunting and discover unique areas. Interactivity: Explore the world to interact with NPCs, eavesdrop on conversations and unlock unique quests. Raiding: Join up with multiple players to take down huge beasts. Make use of special equipment such as ballistias and coordinate with teammates to take the monsters down. Lost Ark Screenshots           Lost Ark Featured Video Full Review Lost Ark ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Lost Ark ScreenshotsComing Soon… Videos Lost Ark VideosComing Soon… System Requirements Lost Ark System RequirementsComing Soon… |
| Posted: 05 Jan 2015 04:11 PM PST A review of this week’s RuneScape patch notes and bug fixes.
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| Novus Aeterno Introduces Volatility System Posted: 05 Jan 2015 02:21 PM PST In addition to network improvements this week, Novus Aeterno introduced a new volatility system to deal with enemy knockback on unit death. Now every piece of equipment will have an associated “volatility” number. When a unit is destroyed, its volatility will be calculated to impact its knockback distance, shockwave radius, and damage. Damage and knockback distance will also factor in distance from the exploding unit. Some units may also have special volatility which can add special attributes that will linger after the explosion. These can include electrical volatility, which causes loss of control, discharge, and misfires; plasma volatility, which causes damage over time; acidic volatility, which permanently reduces armor over time; and nuclear volatility, which incapacitates. |
| R2Games Announces Heroes of the Banner Open Beta Posted: 05 Jan 2015 01:50 PM PST Global games publisher R2Games has announced that its newest free-to-play browser title, Heroes Of The Banner, will be entering Open Beta on January 5th 2015 10:00 AM EST. This represents R2Games’ first steps into the popular Tower Defense genre. Heroes Of The Banner is a whimsically colorful Tower Defense game with RPG elements, with a lighthearted story. The game features real-time combat with activatable abilities based on deployed towers and heroes. Players have the ability to recruit and construct multiple tower types to set up the best possible defense against oncoming waves of orcs and demons. To play Heroes Of The Banner, go to http://hotb.r2games.com |
| Posted: 05 Jan 2015 01:20 PM PST Sci-fi and fantasy meet in this browser-based MMORPG featuring a unique Hero development system, home bases, and more.  Publisher: R2 Games Pros: +Special Nova Weapons earned through quests. +Build a home base which other players can visit.
Overview Nova Genesis OverviewNova Genesis is a free to play 2.5D browser MMORPG. Set in a world where sci-fi meets fantasy, players can choose from one of three classes: Wraith, Corsair, or Psyon. Unique to the game are the Nova Weapons, special weapons earned through the game’s main quests which can be upgraded through infusions. The game features both PvE and PvP features, including a home base, party dungeons, and hidden skill combos. Nova Genesis Screenshots   Nova Genesis Featured VideoComing Soon… Full Review Nova Genesis ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Nova Genesis ScreenshotsComing Soon… Videos Nova Genesis VideosComing Soon… System Requirements Nova Genesis System RequirementsComing soon… |
| The Repopulation: December Report 2014 Released Posted: 05 Jan 2015 11:48 AM PST December was a big month for the Repopulation development team, as it It was a month which saw the launch of Steam Early Access, along with the usual assortment of changes with a heavy focus on bug fixes. New changes to Asversarial Camps, Audio, Combat, Engagements and more were also noted in the December release. For details, visit https://therepopulation.com/index.php/news/182-end-of-december-2014-report |
| SMITE: Hi-Rez To Host Cosplay Contest During Grand Finals Posted: 05 Jan 2015 11:47 AM PST Hi-Rez has recently announced that they will be holding a $5,000 Cosplay competition during the SMITE World Championship with the finals shown on the main stage. The Prize pool will be divided between Male and Female cosplayers evenly, $2,500 for Male Cosplayers and $2,500 for Female Cosplayers. Cosplayers planning to attend may pre-register for the competition with this form here to expedite the registration process. Registration will also be open at the event in the Hall of Gods. All entrants are required to be in costume for judging on Saturday January 10th before 3:30 PM EST for judging and finalists will be required to be in costume Sunday January 11th before 12:00 PM EST. Cosplay Contest/Judging will begin at 4:30pm in the Hall of Gods. If you cannot find the Hall of Gods please ask a staff member, and they will be happy to point you in the right direction. You must have a badge when signing up. Contest Rules Clothing: This is a family friendly event. Absolutely no nudity. Please ensure that all costumes are properly secured at all times and are not prone to "indecent accidents".There will be children present. Footwear: To ensure your safety, we ask that you wear footwear at all times. You should consider wearing a minimum of sandals (ie, flip flops) even if your character is barefoot. Skates and rollerblades are prohibited in the hallways. We will not be held accountable for any damages or injuries that occur due to inadequate or improper footwear. Weapons: Props should be carried and posed with in a way that does not inconvenience or risk injury to other attendees. Prop Awareness: If you’re carrying large props please use common sense, be considerate of other attendees, and be aware of your surroundings. If you need help carrying your props please have a handler with you. For more info, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/smite-world-championship-tickets-13582342151 |
| Nova Genesis: New Browser-Based MMO Announced Posted: 05 Jan 2015 11:46 AM PST Global games publisher Reality Squared Games revealed today plans to release its newest free-to-play browser game, called Nova Genesis. The first Alpha test of this title, developed by Feiyin Games, is set to open on Thursday, December 18th. Nova Genesis is a classic MMORPG with 2.5D graphics, set in a rich fantasy world infused with a touch of sci-fi. The game features three unique playable classes as well as six distinct races that make up the mobs, bosses and NPCs within its world. As well as a strong Hero system, Nova Genesis offers elaborate skill combos, challenging PvP/PvE and a robust character-enhancement system that aims to provide an immersive playing experience. Key features:
Phase 1 of Nova Genesis’ Alpha test will be launched on Thursday, December 18th at 9:00 EST. Feedback obtained from players of this early test will be gradually implemented during the following weeks in preparation for Phase 2. Further details are available on the game’s pre-launch page. |
| Total War: Attila 50 Turn Press Preview Posted: 05 Jan 2015 11:35 AM PST By Jason Parker (Ragachak)
Fire From the East Historically speaking, the Huns came to the European kingdoms and showed no mercy. You will find similar merciless gameplay in Total War: Attila. In Total War fashion, the developers create a true-to-life vision of 300-400 AD Europe, filled with fire, chaos, and plague. The game's difficulty varies from faction to faction, but none of it is truly easy. I was fortunate enough to get a preview build of Total War, roughly 50 turns into the game with several of the factions available for me to peruse. Much to my chagrin, not all factions were available for me to try; I really wanted to give the Huns a whirl. However, all factions are in the game. Like the rest of the Total War series, there are several ways to win, from military to civic, and you can be sure the other kingdoms and factions are using every advantage in their arsenal to beat you to the same goals. I haven't had a chance to sit down with a Total War title in a while, but this was a staunch reminder of why the series has been around for as long as it has been. There are so many cool things to be aware of in the game: you can still promote family members, marry people off, create marriages for alliances, and murder your untrustworthy family. The game's full of cool skills, glorious battles, and a lot of fire. No matter what faction you choose, there will be fun and frustration galore. The Huns are coming and no one is safe from their wrath.
Ever-changing Political Landscape Many of the major European powers are represented here. The split of the Holy Roman Empire is visible, as are the Germanic tribes. Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Vandals, Geats – you name it, it's probably here! The Middle East is also represented by the Sassinids and the dying religion of Zoroastrianism. Though the Geats, Jutes, and Danes are day-one DLC available for purchase, pre-order of the title will net you these as well. I'm a little miffed about the idea of day-one DLC, especially since people who don't preorder will have to pay for the content, but it seems to be becoming the standard in the empire strategy realm. Players can also play as the Huns, but they do not start out as a superpower. That great and fearsome reputation has to be earned. The available tribes and forces are greatly varied, so that everyone can find something that fits their experience and level of challenge. This build of the game does not have the Total War Encyclopedia, Advisor, or a few other useful tools implemented yet, though they will be in the final release of the game. The game is set in the Dark Ages, and represents the fall of European civilization as Atilla the Hun amasses power. Many of the tried and true game functions return to the title such as the Technology Tree, which is split into Civic and Military goals. The game itself has a variety of landmark goals as the game progresses, depending on what faction you are playing. Generally, the first goal is "Survive until Spring 401." The game is divided into Chapters, each with its own objectives to complete before progressing. These are outside of the Victory Objectives and only offer boons instead of full on victory, as there's only two routes to achieving full victory here.
Religion, Fire, Patricide Despite being a military strategy game, politics are hugely important! Your family tree is shown in a menu, and you have the ability to arrange marriages, give rank, suck up, poison, and assassinate others. I love the idea of having a family that you can't altogether trust in titles like this. It's supposed to feel realistic, and let's face it: everyone wants to be King. And you can't just wait for the leader to die . . . sometimes you have to take steps. I've also had several puppet states offer up daughters to my faction as an offering for an alliance. However, the big issue I've found is that if two of my allied factions go to war with each other, I am forced to break an alliance and choose one to assist. Either way, I feel doomed. I can also choose to stay out of the conflict, but that isn't always an option in a chaotic political climate. Inaction can also be dangerous. While the game itself is turn-based, the combat is still action-packed and real-time. You command troop units on a battlefield, and your goal is either to wipe out the opposing force or destroy its general. Some battles take place in cities, and you must learn how they are laid out in order to cut off units in alleys, bombard enemies from afar, and navigate the streets. There's no magic or high-technology here, just Dark Age combat, and plenty of it! Battles can be automated, showing you your chance of success or defeat, but I would never rely on that mechanic. Admittedly, battles can be taxing during long play sessions as they are rarely short.
Overall Feel: Ready to Spread Fire and Violence! I have to say, I'm hyped for Attila. Incredibly hyped. I didn't get to see the whole game, but I am certain that the final version will not disappoint. Choosing a larger empire as your first faction may be a poor choice, unless you want a challenge. Every action you take affects the game, and it can be very easy to get yourself in too deep in the political waters. If you're one of those kinds of players who doesn't care what the others think of you as you push to victory, by all means, pack a nice big army and keep all threats in check! The game is so detailed, it can be easy to get lost in. Before I knew it, eight hours of my day had been consumed, and I had no idea where it went. I was constantly swapping factions, seeing how they played, and learning what events to expect in each corner of the world. But rest assured, the Huns are coming. Nobody is safe. |
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